Delta Expands Services and Routes: What Travelers Should Know

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Delta Air Lines has announced a series of dining and aircraft updates coming next year aimed at improving the onboard experience. Beginning in 2018, Delta One customers will be able to pre-select meals up to six days before departure on select international flights, including services from Atlanta (ATL) and New York (JFK) to Europe. This … Read more

How Qatar Airways Thrives Despite the Gulf Blockade

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Qatar Airways says it is operating normally despite a recent blockade imposed by four neighboring countries. In an official statement the airline confirmed its global operations remain stable and that it is proceeding with planned expansion. New services include flights to Dublin (DUB), with summer additions to Nice (NCE) and Skopje (SKP) scheduled for July. … Read more

First Commercial Urban Rooftop Vineyard: Viable Wine Production in Cities

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Constructed in 2016 atop a building in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Rooftop Reds is the world’s first commercially viable rooftop vineyard. The nearly 15,000-square-foot rooftop features colorful seating among almost 200 grapevines, string lights and expansive views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines.   © Rooftop Reds   Although the Brooklyn Navy Yard might not … Read more

Private Island Escape in the Pacific Archipelago: Book Your Retreat

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Flowers in your tropical outdoor bathtub? Absolutely. Laucala Island in Fiji is a private luxury resort that delivers that intimate, indulgent experience and much more. Set across 3,500 acres of lush, tropical landscape, the resort comprises 25 secluded villas positioned among coconut plantations, wild orchid gardens, coral reefs, rainforest, and a dramatic volcanic peak. The … Read more

How My Photo Ended Up in Playboy — The Foxy Lady Story

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The inter-island ferry steamed along the east coast of Jost Van Dyke — the smallest of the British Virgin Islands’ four main islands, yet a longtime favorite of sailors and visitors. We disembarked at the Great Harbour dock and strolled past beachside shops and bars until we reached Foxy’s, a well-known bar and restaurant that … Read more

Travel Smarter: Top Travel Apps to Plan Your Next Trip

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Besides sharing the same first letter, travel and technology have grown increasingly intertwined. Unless you’ve purposefully stayed off the grid, you’ve likely noticed how new electronic gadgets and mobile devices enhance nearly every aspect of a trip. While a smartphone can’t physically move you, it can solve many problems travelers face and improve how you … Read more

2020 Leisure Lifestyle Awards: Winners Revealed

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2020 has been an extraordinary year for travel. As borders gradually reopen and destinations, hotels and airlines prepare to welcome guests again, we celebrate the resilience of the travel industry and announce the winners of the eighth annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards. This reader-driven survey honors the best in leisure and lifestyle travel across categories including … Read more

Discover Enamelware: Behind the Art at Springfield Art Museum

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Through July 30, the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri, presents its first exhibition dedicated to the art and craft of enamelware. Holding Space: Contemporary Enamel Vessels brings together work by 10 distinguished local, national, and international artists to highlight the varied techniques and personal approaches used to create contemporary enamel vessels. © Courtesy of … Read more

Orient-Express Rebrands as Belmond: What Changed and Why

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Effective March 10, the renowned Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., operator of 45 luxury hotels and travel experiences, will be reborn as Belmond. “We are excited to enter the next chapter of our journey with a name that reflects our character, resonates with our guests and captures the breadth of our celebrated collection of hotels, river cruises … Read more

Relax and Explore Chicago: Top Things to Do on a Windy City Getaway

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Through April 25, locals and visitors can relax in Chicago with specially priced packages and value-added amenities from Conrad Chicago, Hilton Chicago and Palmer House Hilton. The customizable Chicago Chillcation promotion lets guests choose between “Chill In” — enjoying enhanced comforts and services inside the hotel — or “Chill Out” — taking part in Chicago’s … Read more